Research by Tilburg University scientists, in the Netherlands, reveals insight into the brain’s ability to interpret the outside world. Blind-sight: A phenomena where some blind people can “see” emotions in others faces was analyzed. The research revealed that some emotions are deeply rooted in our brain and not just available to our visual sense of…
Read MoreMicroexpression Tracking Software
Facial expression recognition software development is becoming the new concentration of computer sciences. Researchers from Oxford University as well as Oulu University (Finland) are developing software that can detect an individual’s micro facial expressions. Microexpressions are concealed signs of emotion that flash on and off a face when a person is trying to hide their…
Read MoreFear with Confidence
Fear and confidence go hand in hand. This might sound like an oxymoron, but new research suggests that it is in fact true. A sociologist from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania led a study on men’s outward display of confidence while experiencing fear. The study focused on mixed martial art competitors. According to newswise, the…
Read MoreUpdate: Niqab & Burkas Banned in Courts?
In the recent past, Humintell has blogged about the controversy surrounding head dressings and their use in court systems throughout the world. On Dec. 12th a Canadian court official, Immigration Minister Jason Kenney, ruled that Muslim women must remove their face covering such as the burka or niqab before reciting the Canadian oath of citizenship.…
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